Even my kids loved this dressed-up broccoli.

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This Thanksgiving, we had a very unwelcome guest: Covid.

Once our plans were canceled, I found myself with enoughbroccolito feed a small army.

Headshot of Jamie Oliver next to a closeup of his broccoli salad recipe

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But when kids latch on to any form of vegetable, just go with it.

I, on the other hand, loathe this boring, bland, and very, very sad broccoli.

EnterJamie Olivers Broccoli Salad.

Overhead view of a white bowl with Jamie Oliver’s broccoli salad

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Another thing I loved about this take on broccoli salad was the method used to cook the broccoli.

I also added a few roasted, salted sunflower seeds to add a little crunch.

Even my kids accepted this dressed-up broccoli.

Overhead view of bacon crumbles frying in a skillet

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Overhead view of chopped broccoli florets on a towel

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